What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager, Supply Chain position at GAF?
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Job SummaryAs the GAF Integrated Supply Chain Operations Finance Manager, you will be a key player in our Center of Excellence (CoE), driving all facets of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Finance. In this pivotal role, you will shape a comprehensive financial understanding of our products and manufacturing processes while working closely with Operations and Integrated Supply Chain Leadership at our Headquarters. This position presents a unique opportunity to drive efficiency and spearhead transformational and continuous improvement initiatives. Challenge the status quo and become a catalyst for change within the organization. In this hands-on role, you will engage deeply with operations and supply chain finance, leveraging advanced analytics to derive insights that enhance financial operations and inform critical decision-making processes. Your contributions will lay a robust foundation for strategic insights that influence the organization's direction. You will utilize the P&L, developed KPIs, and the Balance Sheet as essential governance tools, conducting thorough analyses to uncover cost and production intricacies. This includes proactively identifying key success drivers and potential risks ahead of month-end, and collaborating closely with operations to effectively mitigate these challenges. Critical/Strategic thinking and very strong analytical skills are a requirement for this role.Essential Duties
- Modeling & KPI Development: Build predictive modeling KPIs that analyze manufacturing and supply chain economics, evaluating projects for optimal financial returns through IRR/ROI assessments.
- Special Projects: Drive initiatives like standard cost reviews and cycle count performance indicators to elevate operational excellence.
- Manufacturing Cost Analysis & Reporting: Conduct in-depth variance analysis to refine metrics and drive performance improvements.
- KPI Oversight: Develop and oversee manufacturing KPIs related to volume, cost, absorption, DOI, PPV, Inventory Cap, LIFO, and MUV scoring, with a focus on enhancing and automating weekly scorecards for streamlined reporting.
- Financial Reporting & Month-End Close: Support monthly financial close activities, preparing insightful leadership scorecards for review.
- Collaborative Reporting: Assist the CoE Director with the Residential Pacing Report, ensuring timely and accurate data presentation.
- Cost Variance Analysis: Identify root causes of cost variances, recommending corrective actions to address discrepancies and promote continuous improvement.
- Inventory Management: Reassess and automate reporting for Days of Inventory KPI across segment business lines to optimize inventory levels.
- Strategic Financial Insights: Provide financial analysis for business cases related to Warehouse Strategy, Rail Strategy, and Plant initiatives.
- Data Extraction & Analysis: Utilize MES data to identify root causes of downtime and implement strategies to minimize unplanned outages.
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance internal controls and processes, driving operational efficiency.
- Reconciliation Activities: Manage systems and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial integrity.
- BOM & Routing Maintenance: Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings, ensuring data precision and relevance.
- Team Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Sr. Director of Finance, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the finance team.
- Bachelor’s Degree Accounting or Finance Required
- Minimum 8 years of Cost/Manufacturing management experience with budgeting, forecasting and driving business results.
- Certified Financial Manager (CFM)-CertFA Preferred
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Preferre
- Master’s degree Preferred
- Designation of CPA, CMA, or MBA are pluses
- Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on the development and analysis of cost standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally
- Ability to rely on experience and exercise professional judgment in decision-making, planning, and accomplishing goals
- Innovative approach to process, systems, and leadership
- Customer focus
- Compliance focus
- Proficiency in Cost Accounting
- Strong leadership and development skills
- Critical thinking/analytical skills
- Stationary Position - Frequently
- Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
- Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
- Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
- Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
- Reaching - Occasionally
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Occasionally
- Communicate/Talking - Frequently
- Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
- Temperature Change - Occasionally
How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
